1 Chronicles 5:22 kjva — For there fell down many slain, because the war was of God. And they dwelt in their steads until the captivity.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For there fell down many slain, because the war was of God. And they dwelt in their steads until the captivity."

— 1 Chronicles 5:22, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Chronicles 5 — Context

19

And they made war with the Hagarites, with Jetur, and Nephish, and Nodab.

20

And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in him.

21

And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men an hundred thousand.

22

For there fell down many slain, because the war was of God. And they dwelt in their steads until the captivity.

23

And the children of the half tribe of Manasseh dwelt in the land: they increased from Bashan unto Baal–hermon and Senir, and unto mount Hermon.

24

And these were the heads of the house of their fathers, even Epher, and Ishi, and Eliel, and Azriel, and Jeremiah, and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty men of valour, famous men, and heads of the house of their fathers.

25

And they transgressed against the God of their fathers, and went a whoring after the gods of the people of the land, whom God destroyed before them.

1 Chronicles 5:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 5:22 say?
1 Chronicles 5:22 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For there fell down many slain, because the war was of God. And they dwelt in their steads until the captivity.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 5:22 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 5:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 5, verse 22.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 5:22.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 5:22 in?
1 Chronicles 5:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 5:22?
1 Chronicles 5:22 reads (KJVA): “For there fell down many slain, because the war was of God. And they dwelt in their steads until the captivity.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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